Roland has registered the 303, 808 designs as trademarks

Roland has quietly filed for trademark protection (Unionsmarkenanmeldung) in Germany for the designs of the TB-303 and TR-808.

A DIY machine imagines 808 kicks if they were made of actual fire

Anyone can clone an 808. Not anyone can make a machine inspired by the 808 out of repurposed lighter springs, motors, and … oh yeah, flaming butane gas. Koka Nikoladze’s beat machines are going viral, and their demented, quirky sound tells you why.

Peter Kirn - January 24, 2019

Roland just made syncing Serato and TR drum machines automatic

The hybrid DJ set keeps getting fresh nudges. Now, Roland and Serato have added easy, automatic sync over USB for the TR-8, TR-8S, and the Boutique Series TR-08 and TR-09 drum machines.

Peter Kirn - January 24, 2019

Hands-on: Roland’s #808day upgrade for the TR-8S is a blast to play

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

This may be the 808 Marvin Gaye used to make ‘Sexual Healing’

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

You’ll be able to buy those Roland 808 sneakers soon, plus a new pair

Peter Kirn - July 25, 2018

The Roland TR-808 is getting its own pair of Puma shoes

Peter Kirn - April 13, 2018

Control and unlock hidden features on Roland’s TR-08 (the small one)

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2018

Roland TR-8S hands-on: a more playable, powerful drum machine

Peter Kirn - March 5, 2018

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